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Purchase of Alaska
Russia owned Alaska for a long time and feared losing it without compenstaion because they were in a difficult financial position. America was very interested in expanding into Alaska so Russia offered to sell it the U.S. in 1859. In 1867 the U.S. fianlly purchased Alaska for $7.2 million. -
Alaska Purchase
Russia ownded Alaska for a long time and feared losing it without compenstaion because they were in a difficult financial position. America was looking for new territory and Alaska provided a new large area of land. It also had many interesting new factors including new citizens and new oppurtunities. There was alot of success in fishing, especially seal fishing. -
Hawaii Takeover
America wanted to have more control over the pacific ocean and build a strong naval base and Hawaii was the closest and most sufficent island to do this. And so, the U.S. set out on their journey to takeover Hawaii. -
The Annexation of Hawaii
The U.S. came in and built a naval base on the island of Oahu and soon tried to take control over the islands. Many Hawaiins rebelled and the Queen tried to do everything she could to make peace. Eventually, however, Hawaii turned from and independent island to a republic island that became part of the U.S. -
Yellow Journalism
Newspaper helped pushed U.S. and Spain into war in Cuba and the Phillipines. Yellow journalisms roots spurred from the Spanish- American war. -
Yellow Journalism
Some of the most well known people to use yellow journalism were Politzer and Hurst. They caught America's attention with their pictures and political cartoons on war and politics. -
The Spanish American War
America wanted to gain territory and spread religion and culture to other countries. When Spain was in control of Cuba, the U.S. didn't like how the Spanish were contoling and some believed the U.S. secretly wanted to take control of Cuba and it's economics so we sent over the Main, a U.S. ship to a naval base to help keep peace in Cuba. -
America claims Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico
After the Spanish-American war, the U.S. still were looking to expand through the pacific. They wanted more power and political control. After their victory, they soon took over Guam, and Puerto Rico as part of their territory. They also purchased the Phillipines for $20,000,000. -
America claims Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico
After the U.S. purchased the Phillipines, there was soon an annexation of the Phillipines into the U.S. This created conflict and soon lead to a revolution lead by the Phillipines. Later when the U.S. got involved in WWII they agreed that they would give the Phillipines their independence in return for their help in the war. After WWII the Phillipines gained their independence again. -
The Spanish-American War
The U.S. Main was blown up and soon the word was spread in America that it was the Spainards faults even though some believe it was a problem with the ship. Soon America declared war with Spain. The Teller Ammendment was adopted claiming that Cuba would gain their independence with American victory. On Aug. 12, 1898 the U.S. won to Spain's surrender. -
The Anti-Imperialist League
The American Anti-Imperialist League was an organization made against the annexation of the Phillipines. They belived that imperialism violated the idea of a just republican government. -
The Anti-Imperialist League
The Anti-Imperialist League was ultimately lost in the eyes of public opinion by new politicians and their new ideas of virtue after the Spanish- Americna war. These virtues helped shape later years of America. -
Teddy Roosevelt & the Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to secure land after the end of the war with Spanish. The U.S. also wanted to gain more territory in the pacific. -
Teddy Roosevelt & the Rough Riders
Roosevelt created the group the rough riders out of cowboys, miners, and law officials after resigning from presidency. This group helped capture Kettle Hill and San Juan Ridge. -
Open Door Policy China
America wanted to establish equal trading rights for all nations to China. Chinese government resisted reform and modernization . -
Open door Policy in China
The U.S. sent our policy document to othe other large nations for support. The policy was recognized at the Berlin conference. John Hay sent noters to powers so that they would help China. -
The Boxer Rebellion
Government officaials were siezed.The U.S. wanted to get support for war and authorizing foreign powers throught the nation. -
The Boxer Rebellion
The rebellion was started for a righteous harmony society. An eight nation alliance eventually defeated imperial army. The Boxer protocal includedcall for execution of government officials. -
America gets involved with: Venezuela, Nicaragua, Panama
With the Treaty of Paris, the United States gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Later, the United States had military in Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venenzula, and the Dominican Republic. -
America gets involved with: Venezuela, Nicaragua, Panama
Placing troups in these contries created a series of conflict with the countries. These series of conflicts only ended with the withdrawal of troops under Roosevelt. -
Roosevelts Big Stick Diplomacy
Using his idea of big stick diplomacy, Roosevelt was abe to get the Panama canal for the U.S. This allowed ships to travel faster from the east coast to the west coast. -
Roosevelts Big Stick Diplomacy
Roosevelt used "big stick diplomacy" to seize power in handling international affairs. Roosevelt stuck to the idea that government should be used to help the injustice. -
The Mexican Revolution
Over time the Revolution began to change from a revolt against the president to a multi-sided civil war with different struggles in power. The revolution lasted until 1920 and led to a document Partido Nacional Revolucionario. -
The Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution began when President Díaz was challenged by Francisco Madero, a reformist writer and politician. Díaz had refused to allow clean elections so Madero called for a revolution . -
America Claims Neutrality at the start of WWI
As World War One began in Europe in 1914, President Wilson clamed neautrality which is what the vast majority of American's had hoped for. Many feared their love ones being sent to war. -
America Joins WW1
Territory disputes among other many reasons caused the U.S. to join WW1. Many Americans, however were against it and wanted to remain nuetral. -
US Joins WW1
The U.S. joined allies--Britain, France, and Russia--to fight in WWI. Commander Major General John Pershing,commanded more than 2 million U.S. soldiers who fought on battlefields in France. -
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
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Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
This was a speech made by Woodrow Wilson too ensure Americans that the war was being faught for just causes. He made 14 points on why it was good that we joined the war.
